It's been five years now, my friend

Five years, since the day you met your tragic end

It had happened before- you going and dying on me

But every single time, you came back... for me.

I remember, as if it were just yesterday,

Exactly when you died, and in exactly what way

You made the greatest sacrifice, ending your own life

You did it to rid the world of Hope's turmoil and strife

She was your child, and I know you loved her dearly

But I couldn't see that, for she killed one just as dear to me

That no longer matters: in this time, at this place

For all I can see is the look on your angelic face

as you gave yourself to the fire to stop the threat

Of ending my life that they held over your head

It's been five years now, my friend

and I still can't believe I'll never see you again.